Small magnetic objects, which have been used successfully in technological applications such as data storage, are showing promise in the biomedical field. Magnetic nanostructures have interesting properties that enhance novel ...
Bio & Medicine
Jan 28, 2020
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A team of scientists has identified how damaged DNA molecules are repaired inside the human genome, a discovery that offers new insights into how the body works to ensure its health and how it responds to diseases that stem ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Dec 5, 2019
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Investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital are taking advantage of a unique phenomenon of nanoparticles to develop a test for early detection of different types of diseases, including cancer.
Bio & Medicine
Jun 17, 2019
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A simple innovation the size of a grain of sand means we can now analyse cells and tiny particles as if they were inside the human body.
Analytical Chemistry
May 8, 2019
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A team of engineers at Tufts University has developed a series of 3-D printed metamaterials with unique microwave or optical properties that go beyond what is possible using conventional optical or electronic materials. The ...
Optics & Photonics
Apr 8, 2019
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The dark skin pigment melanin protects against the sun's damaging rays by absorbing light energy and converting it to heat. This could make it a very effective tool in tumor diagnosis and treatment, as demonstrated by a team ...
Bio & Medicine
Apr 5, 2019
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Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell. And for mitochondria, much like for double-header engines stacked together in a steam train, working in multiples has its benefits.
Biochemistry
Feb 26, 2019
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Down syndrome is the most common birth defect, occurring once in every 700 births. However, traditional non-invasive prenatal tests for the condition are unreliable ...
Bio & Medicine
Feb 13, 2019
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Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory disease of global importance, which causes millions of infections annually with the ever-present risk of a serious outbreak. Passive vaccination is the only method available for ...
Bio & Medicine
Nov 21, 2018
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Using sound waves, an international team of researchers has developed a gentle, contact-free method for separating circulating tumor cells from blood samples that is fast and efficient enough for clinical use.
Materials Science
Jul 3, 2018
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